by BPS Family Law | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog
Within matrimonial finance proceedings, it is standard procedure for both parties to disclose their assets before an informed agreement can be reached as to how the ‘matrimonial pot’ should be divided. If one party attempts to mislead the Court as to the true value of...
by BPS Family Law | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog
What is domestic abuse? Domestic violence is the abuse of one partner within an intimate or family relationship. It is the repeated, random and habitual use of intimidation to control a partner. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual....
by BPS Family Law | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog
Caroline Swain, Partner, Matrimonial and Family Law provides a guide to achieving an amicable separation. Separation is a difficult situation to go through. There may be several reasons for your break up, and as such you could be harbouring some unresolved hurt or...
by BPS Family Law | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog
Here is a selection of photographs from BPS Family Law annual ladies’ clay pigeon shoot, which was kindly hosted by Dominic Baldwin. The shoot was held in Dominic’s beautiful home Moss Wood, which was the perfect setting for our guests. In total 30 ladies attended the...
by BPS Family Law | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog
What is Arbitration? Arbitration is where an independent adjudicator is appointed to settle a dispute. In order for Arbitration to be utilised, both parties must consent to enter into the process and to provide their written agreement to be bound by the decision...
by BPS Family Law | Jan 19, 2017 | Blog
How do you know what will be considered your property or joint property when you go through the process of divorce? Do you own property which you believe your spouse should not be entitled to when you separate? The lack of legal definition of ‘non-matrimonial’...
